Backstage at AHIA Creative Awards 2025 in Sydney. Captured at The Star Event Centre, the series was photographed on invitation of Fashion Design Studio (FDS), TAFE NSW, following designers and models within a live industry setting where fashion and editorial hairstyling intersect.
Bringing together Fashion Design Studio (FDS), TAFE NSW alongside leading hair artists, the backstage environment reflects a collaborative process shaped across disciplines. Captured through moments of preparation and transition, the images reveal how fashion and hair intersect within a live performance context.
Photographed by Sydney fashion photographer Maria Poleshchuk.
Event: AHIA Creative Awards 2025
Date: 30 June 2025
Location: The Star Event Centre, Sydney
Featuring: Fashion Design Studio (FDS), TAFE NSW
Photography: Maria Poleshchuk
